Longfellow Elementary vs Vernon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
254 students
Vernon Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 5–8
587 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary Marion, Iowa | Vernon Middle School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #493 of 654 | #72 of 239 |
| National rank | #14990 of 50,301 | #1190 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 254 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 76% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vernon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 64.7).
- •Vernon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 42.5%).
- •Vernon Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Vernon Middle School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 254.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Longfellow Elementary better than Vernon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Vernon Middle School ranks higher (81.9 vs 64.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Longfellow Elementary and Vernon Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 254. Vernon Middle School: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and Vernon Middle School rank in Iowa?
Longfellow Elementary is 493rd of 654 and Vernon Middle School is 72nd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).